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The Effect of Migration Policies on Welfare State Legitimacy

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Countries that combine relatively open migration with strict welfare access for newcomers, such as Denmark, retain higher public support for welfare programs than those with open welfare but restrictive migration, as seen in some Southern European states.

Why this is interesting

You might assume that letting more migrants into a country would weaken support for welfare programs—yet some countries with generous migration policies maintain strong welfare states. Why do certain policies keep the public on board, while others erode trust?